LOS ANGELES FALLS IN RESTURANTS
Los Angeles restaurants must maintain their restaurants and parking lots in a reasonably safe condition so that customers don’t slip, fall, and get injured. Restaurants also have a duty to keep the premises free of any dangerous hazards or defects that could potentially harm customers.
If a restaurant fails to exercise the proper care in maintaining the premises they can be responsible for injuries sustained to customers on the property. That’s if the restaurant or its employee’s either knew or should have known about a dangerous condition on the property and didn’t take reasonable measures to repair it.
People going to restaurants expect a level of cleanliness fitting a facility that prepares and serves food.
Wet floors, uneven surfaces and other tripping hazards contribute to thousands of injuries each year in and around Los Angeles.
If you suffered a slip and fall accident in a Los Angeles restaurant, The Law Offices Of Gerald Marcus is here to fight for you.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants
Wet floors are the number one factor contributing to slip and fall accidents in restaurants.
Wet floors may be the result of:
-Spilled food
-Spills from mop buckets or cleaning cloths
-Overflowing drains
-Foot traffic
Other common causes for slips and falls in restaurants include:
-Uneven flooring
-Overcrowding (e.g. table and chair legs in walkways and exit paths)
-Poor lighting
-Stairway and Ramp Accidents
Restaurant employees have a responsibility to address wet floors and other slip and trip hazards in a timely manner and/or post proper signage to warn patrons of danger.
What to Do after a Slip and Fall Accident in a Los Angeles Restaurant
If you slip and fall in a restaurant, the first thing you need to do is seek medical treatment. Once you are on the road to physical recovery, you should seek legal counsel.
An experienced attorney can help determine if the restaurant owner and/or management is liable for your slip and fall accident. They can help determine what medical treatment expenses may be recovered and for what other types of compensation you may be eligible. They can also fight on your behalf so that you can continue to focus on your physical recovery.
If you have been injured in any privately owned, or major fast food restaurants chain in Los Angeles you may be entitled to compensation.
To discuss your restaurant slip and fall accident with an experienced attorney, contact The Law Offices of Gerald Marcus at 800-905-8777 for a FREE consultation.